3 Education jobs in Essex

Colchester United Community Foundation (CUCF) has an exciting opportunity available for the 2025/26 academic year!

CUCF are seeking to recruit a Head of Education , who is an enthusiastic, motivated, and committed individual with high standards and strong work ethic. This role will require a leader to direct and develop all the work our charity conducts within educational settings each week within our communities.

The successful candidate would be an individual who thrives in working with our Partner Schools on a daily basis, whilst expanding our network that impacts the lives of thousands of children and young across Colchester and North Essex each year.

Please note this is a full-time position (40hours per week) and includes leadership, partnership and project delivery responsibilities.

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• UKCC Level 2 Coaching Award (Example UEFA C Football Coaching License/Level 2 Multi Skills Coaching Award).
• FA Safeguarding Children Certificate.
• FA Introduction to First Aid Certificate.
• Willing to undertake a CUFC Enhanced DBS Check.
• Full UK Driving License.
• Relevant experience. This may include experience working within educational settings, organisational partnerships, sales, admin and project management.

Desirable Qualifications & Experience:

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant or Level 4 HLTA Qualification.
• Understanding of the Primary PE & PSHE National Curriculum.
• Understanding of the Secondary PSHE National Curriculum.
• Understanding of Premier League Primary Stars (PLPS) and/or EFLitC Joy of Moving (JOM) projects within schools.
• Youth Mental Health First Aid.
• A range of NGB Coaching qualifications.

Roles & Responsibilities

We re seeking a successful candidate to:

Develop

• To develop relationships with current education and new educational partners (Primary, Secondary, PRU, Special Schools).
• To develop the impact, reach and exposure of the CUCF Education Team.

Deliver

• To deliver high quality services to all partner schools and make CUCF a premium school s partner within North Essex.
• To deliver on annual departmental KPI s and developmental strategies.

Support

• To support and lead the Education Team by enhancing current and developing communication, marketing, and developmental processes.
• To support, deliver and enhance the quality of curriculum and extra-curricular projects delivered within Partner Schools.

Collaborate

• To collaborate with new and existing schools to enrich and maximise the impact of the work undertaken within their schools.
• To collaborate with the CUCF Workforce to share the impact of School Partnership, pupils, staff and the wider contribution to our communities.

Evaluate

• To evaluate the impact relationships and support in the monitoring and evaluation processes.
• To evaluate trends and adaptations to the wider education landscape and how CUCF can be a pilar of support to local schools.

All CUCF positions adhere to:

Safeguarding

• Colchester United Community Foundation is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We aim to create a safe and supportive environment for all, and we expect all employees and volunteers to actively contribute to this commitment. Our safeguarding culture is built upon training, policies, and a shared responsibility for the safety and well-being of those we work with.
• In accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, as this role involves working with vulnerable groups, all candidates will be required to undergo a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as part of the pre-employment process. Additional safeguarding training or qualifications may be required for the role.
• As part of the recruitment process, successful candidates will need to provide proof of their right to work in the UK, in compliance with immigration law.
• In some cases, we may be required to refer concerns about an individual's suitability to work with vulnerable groups to the appropriate authorities, such as the Disclosure and Barring Service or local safeguarding boards, in line with our safeguarding policies.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

• We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and dynamic working environment by building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
• We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within the workplace. We will ensure that all candidates are treated fairly and without discrimination, in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Health & Safety

• Fully endorse, demonstrate, and carry out the company s health and safety policy.
• Comply with all company policies and statutory regulations.
• Have a full knowledge of procedures for evacuation regarding fire safety.

CUCF Employee Benefits:

• 20 Days Annual Leave per calendar year + Bank Holidays.
• Performance incentives and related bonuses.
• Access to a Pool Vehicle and Fuel Card.
• Free staff onsite parking.
• A pension scheme is available for eligible applicants.
• Free Staff Macron Uniform.
• Opportunities to access overtime.
• Opportunities to work Colchester United home games.
• Opportunities to work alongside the Colchester United Academy (Category 2).
• Allocated weekly Workforce Performance & Self Development time.
• Access to monthly internal Staff Training (Average 60 hours per year).
• External training opportunities through national partners (Premier League Charitable Fund & EFL in the Community).
• CUFC Club Shop Discount.

Please note that the job will be subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks.

Closing Date: Friday 8 th August 2025 (Please note this maybe sooner if a suitable candidate is found)

If you would like further details, please contact / (FAO: Callum Murphy).

**The Job's Mission:**
**Have you always wanted to work for one of the world's best employers within medical technology and an award-winning Great Place to Work?**
As **Sales Education Lead** , you will be part of Stryker's Instruments Sales Education team. You will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive and innovative educational programs to support Stryker's sales and marketing teams in the safe and effective use of our **Maxillofacial, IVS (Interventional Spine) and ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat)** products. You will play a pivotal role in driving product knowledge, clinical proficiency and professional development.
Via the links below, you can visualize our product portfolio:
+ **ENT:** **Maxillofacial** : **IVS:** Home Page | Interventional Spine ( role can be based in any of our European locations - we offer workplace flexibility with a hybrid work model.
**What you will do:**
+ In your new role, you will start with a familiarization phase to learn about the Maxillofacial, IVS and ENT product portfolio.
+ You will develop and execute educational plans in line with brand strategy to support the sales teams achieve quota and market expansion goals.
+ You will design and deliver engaging training sessions, workshops and webinars for internal stakeholders.
+ You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including marketing, clinical research, marketing communications and medical education, to ensure alignment of educational activities with business objectives and product launches.
+ You will collaborate with sales leaders in Europe to reinforce training concepts, recognize and address any knowledge gaps.
+ You will create high quality educational materials such as presentations, videos, and e-learning modules, etc.
+ You will provide ongoing support to sales and marketing professionals by developing an education pathway for recertification and further professional development.
+ You will drive collaboration and provide education for the Instruments sales professionals to leverage the use ENT, IVS and Maxillofacial products cross-divisionally.
+ You will stay informed about industry trends, competitive landscape, and clinical advancements to continually enhance educational content and programs.
+ You will evaluate the effectiveness of educational programs through performance metrics, feedback surveys and assessments to make data-driven improvements.
+ Travel percentage: 30%.
**What we are looking for:**
+ Bachelor's degree is required.
+ 4+ years of work experience, of which a minimum of 2 years is in fields such as: training, education, medical device sales or marketing, or other relevant areas.
+ Experience in industries such as MedTech, BioTech or within the ENT & Maxillofacial fields is not mandatory - but it is highly preferred.
+ Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively engage and educate diverse and multilingual audiences.
+ Proven track record of developing and delivering impactful educational programs and materials.
+ Demonstrated ability with experience in leading cross-functional projects and teams.
+ Fluency in spoken and written **English** is required. Proficiency in another European language would be a plus.
+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word & PowerPoint).
**What do we offer?**
+ Flat hierarchies and a culture driven to achieve our mission and deliver remarkable results.
+ We grow talent: we offer great personal and internal career development for our employees, with the possibility to make both vertical and lateral position movement.
+ Recognition of your performance: at Stryker, outstanding individual and cross-functional team performance is rewarded. Ideas, projects, or other exceptional achievements can be submitted for various awards on a local and global level.
+ Competitive salary: with us, you will receive a competitive salary package and benefits.
+ Co-workers committed to collaboration and winning the right way.
+ Quality products that improve the lives of our customers and patients.
+ Ability to discover your strengths, follow your passion and own your career.
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Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually.
Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability.